الرياض ,المملكة العربية السعودية

Question: Is it permissible to participate in celebrations of Al-Mi`raaj (Ascension to Heaven)?

Answer: It is not permissible to celebrate or participate in the celebrations of the Mawlid (the Prophet’s birth day) or the event of Mi`raaj (Ascension to Heaven). This is an act of Bid`ah (innovation in religion). It is authentically reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said… read more here.